Clutch-starter safety cutout switch
#11
November 2011 TOTM Winner
If you push the clutch pedal and stick you head up in there you can miss it just look for something moving. The switch surrounds the rod.
There are release tabs on the switch it self. They are on the top and a beyatch to get to. Once released the switch opens and comes off from around the rod. It may be easier to remove the clutch master to access the switch. No need to disconnect the hydraulic line on the master. Just take it off the firewall. You have to disconnect the plug first and carefully take the rod end off the pedal linkage or else the little plastic bushing will break. There are replacements available if it does. Then you will have access to all sides of the switch.
There are release tabs on the switch it self. They are on the top and a beyatch to get to. Once released the switch opens and comes off from around the rod. It may be easier to remove the clutch master to access the switch. No need to disconnect the hydraulic line on the master. Just take it off the firewall. You have to disconnect the plug first and carefully take the rod end off the pedal linkage or else the little plastic bushing will break. There are replacements available if it does. Then you will have access to all sides of the switch.
Last edited by 5Rangers; 07-03-2012 at 09:27 PM.
#12
November 2011 TOTM Winner
Some toyotas had an overide switch, which would be easy, just splice a momentary switch, like a starter button to connect the red wires when the button is pushed, a little monkey work and you could power the starter off the same switch, and have low speed electric drive. Would that qualify for a tax credit as a hybrid?
#13
Senior Member
Tryed to get a picture of my other truck, but its to dark, its on the firewall inside the cab, to the right of the steering shaft, basically follow the gas pedal arm straight up, then go up some more, right there with a gray connector.
#15
Senior Member
#16
We'd do it
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This is mine:
Attachment 124685
It is against the actual clutch pedal instead of on the clutch pushrod.
Attachment 124685
It is against the actual clutch pedal instead of on the clutch pushrod.
Last edited by Just call me Sean; 06-15-2014 at 02:41 AM.
#17
November 2011 TOTM Winner
#20
Ford junky
On my 88 f150, I took the switch off, cut the red wires and twisted them together. I still used the clutch to start my truck, but the circuit was closed to allow for the start.
Safe way of doing it, go to auto parts store, buy new switch, install new switch.
Safe way of doing it, go to auto parts store, buy new switch, install new switch.